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Hood Hinge: Adjustments

HOOD HINGE




1. Check that the hood can be closed easily and properly. If there is a problem, open the hood and tighten the hood hinge mounting bolts.

Tightening torque:
22 - 27 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 Kg.m, 15.9 - 19.5 Ib.ft)




2. To adjust the hood-to-body offset, loosen the hood hinge mounting bolts and make the adjustment.